# Stackz vs Balls.

Stackz and Balls. both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Stackz's written reviews are positive against 0% of Balls.'s. Stackz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stackz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balls. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Stackz against 4.3 for Balls.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Stackz's written reviews are positive against 0% of Balls.'s.

Stackz ships an update every 3 weeks, Balls. every 39 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stackz | Balls. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackz-stack-of-color-rings/id1201143164/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls/id1496340087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ha Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/981762778) | [Kamil Kucma](https://appshunter.io/developer/951837687) |

## What reviewers say

### Stackz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackz-stack-of-color-rings/id1201143164)

A relaxing puzzle game where players stack colored rings on a board. Match three rings of the same color in a line or a full stack to make them explode and score points. It's a simple yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Color ring stacking, Match 3 gameplay, Exploding ring mechanics, Relaxing puzzle experience, High score challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Balls.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls/id1496340087)

A puzzle game where you strategically move balls to clear space and prevent the board from becoming overcrowded. Utilize special balls like Jumpers and Bombs to create opportunities and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Strategic ball movement, Board space management, Special power-up balls (Jumper, Bomb), High score challenges, Intuitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stackz free?

Stackz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balls. free?

Balls. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stackz or Balls.?

Balls. is rated higher. Stackz averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Balls. averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stackz or Balls. have ads?

Balls. shows ads; Stackz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stackz or Balls.?

Stackz ships an update every 3 weeks, and Balls. every 39 months. Most recently, Stackz was updated on October 24, 2026 and Balls. on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*